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Packed City Hall, Monday April 7, 2025-(Photo by Jonathan Starr)

City Council has Eventful First Meeting Following Mayor's Resignation

Minot-Monday April 7, led to a marathon city council meeting lasting over 3.5 hours that featured a plethora of topics ranging from debate over a new police software, to childcare costs, and even the likelihood of a special mayoral election. The meeting, led by acting mayor Mark Jantzer, began with 3 proclamations including one deeming […]

by K.L. Collom

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April 8, 2025

Josiah Royce with Petition at city council meeting 4/7/24

Petition for Special Mayoral Election Submitted

Minot resident Josiah Roise said at Monday's city council meeting that he has submitted the requisite number of signatures for a special election to be held for the vacated mayoral seat. He followed that by announcing his intention to run for mayor as well. In the midst of the Public Appearances portion of the 3.5 […]

by K.L. Collom

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April 7, 2025

Mayor Mayhem: Minot Looks for a ‘Stable Force’ to Lead

Minot - Following Tuesday’s Special City Council meeting, where it was formally announced that former Mayor Tom Ross had submitted his resignation and City Council President Mark Jantzer would step in as interim mayor, it seemed like things in Minot were finally starting to settle down. The lead-up to that moment had been incredible. An […]

by Jonathan Starr

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April 6, 2025

April 5, 1987 Front Page of the Minot Daily News following the Fire

When Minot Turned Black: 38 Years Since the Westchem Disaster – Collom’s Column

(With deep thanks to the Minot Daily News for preserving the historical record through its extensive public archives via the Minot Public Library) On April 4, 1987, a thick black cloud billowed into the skies above Minot, carrying with it the haze of smoke, the stinging acrid stench of chemicals, and the uncertainty of an […]

by K.L. Collom

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April 5, 2025

Arthur LeSueur, Tom Ross, and Thomas Lee, all have resigned as mayor

This Isn't Minot's First Mayoral Resignation

Minot-Mayor Tom Ross’s sudden resignation on April 1, 2025 marks a rare and dramatic moment in Minot’s political history. While this news has rocked Minot and made national headlines, it isn't wholly unprecedented. Though incredibly uncommon, he's by no means the first mayor to vacate City Hall before completing a full term. So, with this […]

by K.L. Collom

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April 4, 2025

ND Talk April 3, 2025-Pesticide Labelling, Guardian Medical Access, Tariffs, and NATO

Thursday April 3's ND Talk featured a pair of guests and a slew of topics this week. We had Dr. Jake Schmitz of Fargo and Mike Sian from Minot break down some items relevant to their expertise spanning over an hour of in depth conversation. Conversation with Dr. Jake largely focused on state wide legislative […]

by K.L. Collom

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April 3, 2025

Choosing Minot’s Next Mayor: Special Election vs. Council Appointment

This article was edited to remove the timeline of when a special election must take place. On April 1, former Minot Mayor Tom Ross submitted his letter of resignation at the finalization of a months-long investigation that began on January 28. During a Special City Council Meeting held that same day, the Minot City Council […]

by Jonathan Starr

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April 2, 2025

Special City Council Meeting Details Ross Resignation and Next Steps

Minot-Following the release of a bombshell investigative report detailing misconduct by now former Mayor Tom Ross, the Minot City Council convened a dramatic special session Tuesday afternoon before a packed City Hall. This marks the first resignation of a sitting mayor in Minot in over a century. The council unanimously approved Council President Mark Jantzer […]

by K.L. Collom

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April 1, 2025

Minot Mayor Under Investigation: What Comes Next?

Minot - Mayor Tom Ross had an internal complaint filed against him January 28 and, subsequently, came under investigation. According to state law, the city has 75 days until the details of the complaint and ensuing investigation have to be made available to the public. The internal investigation is expected to conclude in April, and […]

by Jonathan Starr

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March 31, 2025

Committee advances North Dakota property tax bill but reduces level of tax credit

By: Michael Achterling (North Dakota Monitor) The North Dakota Senate Appropriations Committee advanced a property tax bill Thursday, but adopted amendments such as reducing the proposed tax credit for homeowners. Senate Majority Leader Sen. David Hogue, R-Minot, supported amendments to House Bill 1176, a property tax proposal backed by Gov. Kelly Armstrong. Hogue proposed lowering the […]

by The Dakotan

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March 28, 2025

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City Council has Eventful First Meeting Following Mayor's Resignation

Petition for Special Mayoral Election Submitted

Mayor Mayhem: Minot Looks for a ‘Stable Force’ to Lead

When Minot Turned Black: 38 Years Since the Westchem Disaster – Collom’s Column

This Isn't Minot's First Mayoral Resignation

ND Talk April 3, 2025-Pesticide Labelling, Guardian Medical Access, Tariffs, and NATO

Choosing Minot’s Next Mayor: Special Election vs. Council Appointment

Special City Council Meeting Details Ross Resignation and Next Steps

Minot Mayor Under Investigation: What Comes Next?

Committee advances North Dakota property tax bill but reduces level of tax credit

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